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All posts by Cheryel Carpenter

Friday is Halloween and the Arlington Police Department has teamed up with the American Red Cross to spread safety awareness information along with treats. This week, Arlington officers are distributing safety tips to remind trick or treaters that having fun also means making good decisions as children cross neighborhood streets and…

Every year, members of the Arlington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee have some big decisions to make. From hundreds of submissions, members must decide which art and essays best exemplify the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s theme is “Our Greatness, My Service.” The competitions are open…

Arlington is ready for National Night Out 2014!Behind the scenes, much preparation has gone into getting ready for this event, which is Tuesday, Oct. 7. As of Sept. 30, one week before the big night, the Arlington Police Department has registered 186 events. These events range from small gatherings of 10…

On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m., more than 300 students and their parents are expected to attend the 11th Annual Youth Education Success Summit at UT Arlington. The YES Summit will take place in Nedderman Hall. This event is sponsored by the Xi Theta Omega Chapter…

Imagine returning to school after a long summer break and finding the Police Chief in your classroom. This is exactly what happened this week at Martin High School when Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson arrived on campus. He welcomed students who are preparing this year to become the future of the…

Throughout the community, Arlington police officers and citizen volunteers are helping students get ready for a new year. At a Back-to-School, Stay-in-School Rally at Sam Houston High School on Aug. 16, Crime Prevention Officers spoke with students and parents about safety. Students played safety games with officers and won prizes. The…

Are you ready for law-abiding fun and chaos? The Arlington Police Department is assembling thousands of residents and their communities to host neighborhood gatherings. National Night Out 2014 is Tuesday, Oct 7. The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began in 1984 to encourage participation in crime…

Members of the Arlington Police Department joined the community on Friday to celebrate a very special birthday. Rosa Blum, a Holocaust survivor, turned 86 years old today. Surrounded by birthday flowers and balloons, Ms. Blum spent the afternoon talking about her personal account of life in a World War II concentration camp.…